sofia pays $12 for a haircut. Four months later, the price increase to $15. What is the percent increase of the price of sofias haircut?

Answer 1

The percent increase can be determined by subtracting the two prices and dividing by the original price. This amount is then multiplied by 100.

15 - 12 * 100 = 3 * 100 = 0.25 * 100 = 25 %

12 12

So the percent increase is 25%

If you think about your result, 25% is equal to one 1/4 . One fourth of $12 is $3 and that is the amount of the price increase.